
The Russian side has entered into contracts for the supply of combat aircraft and air defense systems with foreign partners
Rosoboronexport has concluded contracts with foreign partners for the supply of Su-57E fighters, tanker aircraft, Yak-130M combat trainers and air defense systems in anticipation of the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 exhibition in Egypt.
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El Alamein International Airshow 2026 will be held from September 8 to 10 in Egypt.
The Russian side has entered into contracts with foreign partners for the supply of combat aircraft and air defense equipment. This became known to TASS on the eve of the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, which will be held from September 8 to 10 at the El Alamein International Airport in Egypt, from the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Union of Mechanical Engineers, General Director of Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev.
“The order portfolio includes contracts for the latest products of Russian defense industry enterprises, including 5th generation Su-57E fighters, Il-78MK-90A tanker aircraft, Yak-130M combat training aircraft, air defense systems, and small arms,” the head said.
Earlier, Rosoboronexport reported that new jet drones of the S-71 family, designed to be launched from the fifth generation fighter Su-57, will be shown for the first time at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026.
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